Ogunquit Playhouse invites fans to take exclusive backstage tour

Thursday

Oct 4, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Go behind the scenes and walk in the footsteps of theater legends

OGUNQUIT, Maine — The Ogunquit Playhouse, one of Maine's cultural jewels and a cornerstone of America's theatrical heritage, is celebrating its 80th Anniversary season by inviting fans to take an exclusive backstage tour of the National Historic Register theater. For 80 years, the Ogunquit Playhouse has produced the finest Broadway shows, showcasing over 300 Broadway, television and film stars on its stage. Many who have entered the beautiful historic theater have exclaimed, "If only these walls could talk!" Well, the walls can't talk, but a group of enthusiastic docents are ready and waiting to share the fascinating stories of the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Go behind the scenes on a walking tour of the historic theater and learn how the Playhouse puts together its award-winning productions. Walk through the stage door to see how the magic on stage is made, from the wigs, the sound, the sets and costumes to the dressing rooms, where luminaries such as Bette Davis, Celeste Holm, William Powell and Van Johnson prepared for their performances in years past, just as stars still do today! The live tour highlights the history of the theater, including how it survived the Depression, thrived after World War II (when hundreds of summer theaters closed permanently) and how it became America's Foremost Summer Theatre.

Follow the Ogunquit Playhouse on Twitter (OgunquitPH) and become our fan on Facebook (facebook.com/OgunquitPlayhouse) for behind-the-scenes info, photos and fun throughout the season. For a complete list of show times, pricing and more information about the season visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.